Central Texas top stories for April 1, 2024. Austin ISD school bus safety. Severe weather is possible tonight. Travis County Expunction Expo. Austin-Bergstrom’s new CEO. ABIA raises parking prices. Austin FC’s first win of the season.
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KUT Morning Newscast for March 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 29, 2024. Austin ISD budget cuts loom. Liberty Hill residents have been raising concerns about water quality. Project 15 got a financial boost this week from the Hays County Commissioners Court. The Urban Cultural Fest.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 28, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 28, 2024. Austin will offer its city manager job to the outgoing city manager in Dallas. ACC is offering free tax prep services. Four finalists for Austin ISD’s teacher of the year. Texas Relays.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 25, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 25, 2024. Prepare for severe spring weather. Dripping Springs eclipse preparations. Austin ISD will remain open during the eclipse. Austin’s warrant amnesty program. New record for renewable energy in Texas.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for March 8, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 8, 2024. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to make major budget cuts to remain financially stable. A jury in Travis County has acquitted two former Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies of manslaughter charges. Today is your last day to order free at-home COVID-19 tests through the U.S. Postal Service. Hays CISD is one of several school districts in Central Texas now planning to close schools for the total solar eclipse on April 8th. Travis County has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8th. CapMetro Rail service will be free tomorrow for the second Austin FC home game this season. The Annual Art and Parks Tour is tomorrow.
KUT Morning Newscast for March 08, 2024
Central Texas top stories for March 08, 2024. Former Williamson County Sheriff’s deputies acquitted in manslaughter case. The Austin Independent School District is preparing to make significant spending cuts to remain financially stable. City of Uvalde independent investigation finds officers did not violate department policies in Robb Elementary shooting. SXSW road closures. Austin’s Living Streets Program. Hays CISD will close for the April 8th eclipse.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 29, 2024. Early voting ends tomorrow. Smokehouse Creek fire. Austin ISD is updating its success scorecard. Austin is trying to improve access to local soccer pitches. The Georgetown Water Utility is upgrading its water metering system.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 26, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 26, 2024. Two former Williamson County deputies are on trial today for the death of Javier Ambler while he was in their custody. Last week of early voting. CapMetro apologies for problems faced at the brand new McKalla station on Saturday. Bell County declared a local state of disaster for the April eclipse. Austin ISD is not the only Central Texas school district dealing with a budget shortfall. UT Tower gets a facelift.
KUT Morning Newscast for February 23, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 23, 2024. Austin police prepare for SXSW. UT-Austin’s involvement in the moon landing. Austin ISD is trying to boost attendance to help make up for this year’s budget deficit. Leander pipeline repairs begin. WIC funding deadline.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 13, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 13, 2024. Austin ISD’s tricky budget situation. Austin’s police union is trying to prevent a voter-backed city ordinance from going into effect. The City of Austin is still 800 shelter beds short of its goals for 2025. Georgetown ISD trustees voted to call a bond election in May. Prescribed burns in southwest Austin. Gas prices spike overnight. The City of Austin wants to hear from the public on a new plan for historic preservation.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for February 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for February 12, 2024. Austin ISD clears overdue Special Education evaluations. Bell County’s Clearwater Underground Water Conservation District will hold a public hearing tonight to discuss a proposed annexation of part of Williamson County. Blues on The Green could get financial support from the City of Austin. Austin-Bergstrom had a record setting year last year. Texas jobs forecast. Registration is open for Austin Parks and Recreation summer camps. Dripping Springs prepares for this year’s solar eclipse.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 29, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 29, 2024. Changes coming to Austin’s rules around euthanizing dangerous dogs. Activists sue to block I-35 expansion. Democrats running for Senate spar over immigration at debate. Sample ballots are now available for the primary election in March. Austin ISD is working to reduce an over $50 million budget deficit. ACC opens military network.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 24, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 24, 2024. Art Acevedo no longer joining city leadership. Project Lighthouse. The dangers of opioid overdoses.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 22, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 22, 2024. Flood advisories possible with this week’s rain. How the rain will impact drought conditions. The City of Austin will issue an apology to sexual assault victims. Reactions to the City of Austin hiring former APD chief Art Acevedo. The City of Kyle is now “storm ready.” Leander water restrictions during pipeline repairs. Austin ISD might vote on their next permanent superintendent this week.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Art Acevedo returns to Austin. How San Marcos animal shelters are navigating this weekend’s cold temperatures. Austin ISD’s superintendent finalist on facilities issues in the district. Former Austin city council member Kathy Tovo is running for Austin mayor. Texas Rangers visit Round Rock as champions. 3M Half Marathon is this Sunday. Longhorns Basketball.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 19, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 19, 2024. Home sale prices in Austin are down from a year ago. The City of Austin to do a comprehensive review of its homeless services. The annual Point-In-Time count takes place across the state next week. Public forum with lone finalist for Austin ISD superintendent.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 18, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 18, 2024. Federal appeals court blocks Texas from enforcing book restrictions. U.S. Justice Department will release a report today assessing law enforcement’s response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde. Austin could expand a program that provides safety resources for survivors of domestic violence. Austin ISD to host two public forums with the lone finalist for permanent superintendent. New report finds educators in Texas are better prepared to teach students to read than other parts of the country. Blues on the Green cancels this summer’s shows.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 12, 2024. Latest timeline for inbound freezing temperatures. Grid outlook for this weekend. Landlords shutting off water ahead of freezing temperatures. Austin-Bergstrom prepares for freezing temperatures. MLK day march and celebration plans. Voter registration in Texas. Austin ISD makes progress on special education evaluation backlog. The Hays County Health Department will open its Immunization Clinic next week.
KUT Morning Newscast for January 12, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 12, 2024. Windy Friday. Change of plans for MLK day celebration. Austin ISD is making progress on special education evaluation backlog. Austin ISD budget deficit. Ascension Seton and Acadia healthcare partnership. A recent report finds white nationalist groups are putting up more banners and flyers in Texas compared to other parts of the country.
KUT Afternoon Newscast for January 10, 2024
Central Texas top stories for January 10, 2024. How the power grid will fare with the inbound freezing temperatures. Austin ISD gets $6 million to buy electric buses. St. Davids HealthCare announces expansion. 2 years since Austin Public Library got rid of late fees. Georgetown is building a new water treatment plan. City of Kyle to update folks on road projects.